Round-The-Clock Renewables Could Support Data Centres In Malaysia — IRENA

From K. Naveen Prabu

ABU DHABI, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy (RE) solutions could support growing power needs of Malaysia’s data centres, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). 

Indonesia’s B50 Biodiesel Mandate Seen Strengthening Malaysia’s Palm Oil Competitiveness

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s move to implement its B50 biodiesel mandate is expected to enhance Malaysia’s competitiveness in the global palm oil market, says an economist.

Prudential Malaysia Launches PRUWealth Enrich 2.0 To Support Structured Wealth Transfer

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Prudential Assurance Malaysia Bhd (PAMB) has introduced the PRUWealth Enrich 2.0, an enhanced legacy plan designed to meet the emerging trend of purposeful and structured wealth transfer with low-risk solutions.

CPO Prices Seen Averaging At RM4,100 Per Tonne In 2026 – Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to average at RM4,100 per tonne in 2026, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).

Malaysia’s Export Outlook Points To Moderate Growth Amid Global Trade Shifts

PETALING JAYA, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s export outlook is characterised by moderate growth this year as the global economy adjusts to shifting trade patterns and new tariff structures. 

MBSB Investment Bank Sees Brent Crude At US$55-US$60 A Barrel In 2026

Richmond Asia Group Targets 20-hotel Portfolio In Malaysia By 2033

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Richmond Asia Group plans to expand its hospitality portfolio in Malaysia to 20 hotels over the next eight years.

Strong Demand For Malaysia Airlines’ Chengdu Flights

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines has resumed its flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chengdu, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Greater China market and strengthening connectivity between Malaysia and Western China, and supporting Malaysia’s inbound tourism ambitions under Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026).

Ringgit Likely To Trade Within 4.04-4.07 Range Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the 4.04-4.07 range next week with the balance of risks tilted modestly towards a firmer ringgit as global investors rotate away from the dollar and back into emerging-market carry and growth exposure, an analyst said.

CPO Futures Close Lower Despite Gains In Early Session

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi & Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today despite trading moderately higher in the early session, supported by gains in competing oils, mainly sunflower oil and soybean oil, as well as an upward momentum in energy prices.

Malaysia’s Wholesale, Retail Trade Sales Up 6.4 Pct Y-O-Y To RM158.9 Bln In November

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade registered total sales of RM158.9 billion in November 2025, marking a year-on-year (y-o-y) growth of 6.4 per cent.

MARC Ratings Forecasts Malaysia's Economy To Expand By 4.3 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is forecasted to grow by 4.3 per cent in 2026, supported by continued domestic demand and sustained investment activity, driven by rapid demand for electrical and electronic products as well as data centre infrastructure.